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On the Fly: Week of 5/30/2025
Your weekly to-do list with the Flyer.
Roy Wood Jr. Talks Comedy, Loneliness, and Sarcasm Ahead of Just City Celebration
Wood Jr. is known for his work on The Daily Show, comedy specials, and more.
Minor Memphis Mystery: How Did an MUS Shirt End Up in That Movie?
Turns out the answer is not so satisfying.
Hank Smith’s “SWAMP”
The painter partners with the Wolf River Conservancy for his first solo Ugly Art Co. show.